David Ewoldsen

David Ewoldsen is a Professor at Michigan State University's Department of Media and Information, with affiliations in Communication, Psychology, and African American Studies. He holds a joint Ph.D. in Psychology and Speech Communication from Indiana University (1990) and was a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University (1990-1991). Prior to MSU, he served as faculty at the University of Alabama and Ohio State University.

His research specializes in media psychology, focusing on:

• Media effects on racism and social attitudes
• Cooperative video game play and entertainment psychology
• Attitudes in risky health behaviors and adolescent delinquency
• Comprehension of media messages and cognitive processes

His recent articles explore cognitive interactions in virtual environments and cross-agent behavioral carryover. Collaborations span institutions and disciplines, notably with Nancy Rhodes (MSU) on adolescent behavior, John Lochman (University of Alabama) on delinquency interventions, and Morgan Ellithorpe (MSU) on media and racism.

Scientific accolades include four Top Paper Awards and ICA Fellowship. Grants include roles as Co-PI for Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now project ($75,631.02), Consultant for NIDA-funded substance use prevention ($615,627), and Investigator for NIAA alcohol risk perception research ($2.3M).

He resides in Bath Township with his spouse Nancy Rhodes, an Assistant Professor at MSU, and enjoys outdoor activities like canoeing, kayaking, and gardening.